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intro; opening section (of a song)
The opening instrumental section of a song, before the singing begins. A clipping of English "introduction," used almost exclusively of music.
A casual, everyday music word, shortened from イントロダクション (introduction). It refers specifically to the opening of a song.
Common collocations
- イントロが長い: to have a long intro
- イントロクイズ: an intro quiz (guess the song from its opening)
- イントロが流れる: the intro plays
Similar words
- 前奏: prelude/intro — the more formal Japanese term for the same opening section
- サビ: the hook/chorus — the catchiest, climactic part of the song, not the opening